myopia - CORRECT ANSWER nearsightedness
_______ occurs when the eye overbends the light and images converge in front of the retina. Near vision is normal, but distance vision is poor. It is corrected with a concave lens in eyeglasses or contact lenses.
o Age (Older adult/young children)
o ...
are some factors that put a patient at a high risk for falls?
- decreased strength
,MDC FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
- impaired mobility and balance
- improper use of mobility aids*
- unsafe clothing*
- environmental hazards
- endurance limitations
- decreased sensory perception - CORRECT ANSWER Why are older adults at an
increased risk for falls?
- keep firearms unloaded, locked up, and out of reach
- teach to never touch a gun or stay at a friend's house where a gun is accessible
- store bullets in a different location from guns - CORRECT ANSWER Home Safety:
Preschoolers and School Age Children
- Firearms
- teach child about the hazards of alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription, non-prescription, and
illicit drugs
- keep potentially dangerous substances out of reach - CORRECT ANSWER Home Safety:
Preschoolers and School Age Children
- Poison
- use booster seats for children under 4'9" tall and weigh less than 40 lb
- use seatbelt properly after booster seat
- teach child safety rules of the road - CORRECT ANSWER Home Safety: Preschoolers
and School Age Children
- Motor Vehicles
- be sure child has learned to swim and knows rules of water safety
, MDC FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
- have the child wear a life jacket when near water. Implement a buddy system for the school-
aged child
- place locked fences around home and neighborhood pools
- provide supervision near pools or water - CORRECT ANSWER Home Safety:
Preschoolers and School Age Children
- Drowning
- remove items that could cause the client to trip (throw rugs and loose carpets)
- place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture
- monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed
- make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair
- place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower, and install a stool riser
- use a nonskid mat in the tub or shower
- place a shower chair in the shower and provide a bedside commode if needed
- ensure that lighting is - CORRECT ANSWER List the fall preventions at home
- keep emergency numbers near the phone for prompt use in the event of an emergency of
any type
- ensure that the number and placement of fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are adequate,
that they are functional, and that family members understand how to operate them. Set a time
to routinely change batteries in smoke alarms
- have a family exit plan for fires that is reviewed and practiced regularly. Be sure to include
closing windows and doors if able and to exit a smoke-filled area by coverin - CORRECT
ANSWER Fire Safety: Elements of a Home Safety Plan
· use and store oxygen equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations
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